british shortbread

I have adapted this shortbread from a base recipe given to me by a friend from Europe. It is super easy and quick to make and you might not want the kind out of the red and black plaid box after tasting this. Plus it is a fraction of the cost and makes your home smell superb.

Preparation

Cream butter with the two sugars, then slowly add remaining ingredients. If the dough does not seem to take shape and remains crumbly, add a small amount more of the vanilla extract. Pat onto small ungreased cookie sheet to approx. 1/2 inch thickness. With a fork poke a symmetric area of holes into the dough to resemble the appearance of storebought shortbread. Bake in 325 degree (convection) oven for approx. 25 min. Sprinkle some granulated sugar on the shortbread as soon as it comes out of the oven and cut into small bars immediately. Enjoy!

Note: you may substitute another liquid in place of the vanilla (e.g. rose water, lavender syrup etc.) depending on what subtle flavor you will want to enjoy.

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